He made several prophecies of Christ
700 years before His birth.
Jesus is The
Man of Sorrows
JESUS IS THE MAN OF SORROWS because He

IS ACQUAINTED WITH SORROWS AND GRIEFS
JESUS IS THE MAN OF SORROWS because He

IS ACQUAINTED WITH SORROWS AND GRIEFS

Three ways He is acquainted with them:
JESUS IS THE MAN OF SORROWS because He

IS ACQUAINTED WITH SORROWS AND GRIEFS

Three ways He is acquainted with them:

I. By experiencing them as humans do.
JESUS IS THE MAN OF SORROWS because He

IS ACQUAINTED WITH SORROWS AND GRIEFS

Three ways He is acquainted with them:

I. By experiencing them as humans do.

Heb 2:14 "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage."
JESUS IS THE MAN OF SORROWS because He

IS ACQUAINTED WITH SORROWS AND GRIEFS

Three ways He is acquainted with them:

I. By experiencing them as humans do.

Heb 2:14 "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage."
He was rejected by His family:
John 7:5
For neither did his brethren believe in him.
He was rejected by His home people:
Luke 4:22-24
22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son? 23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. 24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
He was rejected by His nation:
John 1:11
He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
He was rejected by His nation:
John 19:12-16
12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar. ...16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.
He was rejected by His nation:
"A root out of a dry ground" (Isaiah 53)

His "people" could not accept him from the despised Nazareth. [John 1:45-46]
He was rejected by His nation:
"A root out of a dry ground" (Isaiah 53)

His "people" could not accept him from the despised Nazareth. [John 1:45-46]
45 Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, "We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, wrote: Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." 46 Nathanael said to him, "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?"
He was rejected by His nation:
"A root out of a dry ground" (Isaiah 53)

His "people" could not accept him from the despised Nazareth. [John 7:52]
John 7:52 They answered him, "Are you also from Galilee? Search, and see that no prophet has arisen out of Galilee."
He was betrayed and abandoned:
He was betrayed and abandoned:
John 6:66-71
66 From that time many of his disciples went back, `and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
He felt sorrows of others.
John 11:33-35
33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, 34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. 35 Jesus wept.
He was shamed and disgraced.
John 19:1- So Pilate then took Jesus, and flogged him.
John 19:23- Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments
JESUS IS THE MAN OF SORROWS because He

IS ACQUAINTED WITH SORROWS AND GRIEFS

Three ways He is acquainted with them:

 I. By experiencing them as humans do.

II. Knowing the cause of our sorrows.
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THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.
Genesis 3:16
Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. 17 And unto Adam he said, ... cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life 18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; 19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.
Genesis 3:16
Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. 17 And unto Adam he said, ... cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life 18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; 19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.

People do not inherit sin.
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.

Ezekiel 18:20
The soul who sins, he shall die: the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son; the righteousness of the righteous shall be on him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be on him.
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.

But we do "inherit" and suffer sin's consequences.
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.

This includes the opportunity for us to choose to sin.
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.

Jas 1:14
But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin;
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.

Romans 3:23
for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
THE MAN OF SORROWS knows

II. THE CAUSE OF "SORROWS"

¤ Man was created with free choice.

¤ Man brought sin into the world by free choice.

¤ Sin brought sorrow.

"Consequently" we all sorrow because of our sins and the sins of others.
For example, a child will suffer because his daddy gets drunk.
JESUS IS THE MAN OF SORROWS because He

IS ACQUAINTED WITH SORROWS AND GRIEFS

Three ways He is acquainted with them:

  I. By experiencing them as humans do.

 II. Knowing the cause of our sorrows.

III. Knowing the remedy for our sorrows.
Isaiah 53:5
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with His stripes we are healed.
¤    The province of the gospel [the Word of God] is to convict of sin and offer Christ as the remedy for their sorrows.
¤    The province of the gospel [the Word of God] is to convict of sin and offer Christ as the remedy for their sorrows.
¤    It helps to know that the Great Physician has endured suffering and that He can help!
¤    The province of the gospel [the Word of God] is to convict of sin and offer Christ as the remedy for their sorrows.
¤    It helps to know that the Great Physician has endured suffering and that He can help!

Heb 2:18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
¤    The province of the gospel [the Word of God] is to convict of sin and offer Christ as the remedy for their sorrows.
¤    It helps to know that the Great Physician has endured suffering and that He can help!

Heb 2:18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Old ministers are called more often for funerals because it is assumed they have gone through sorrows and therefore are able to comfort.
Romans 10
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
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BELIEVE UNTO
BELIEVE UNTO

CONFESS
BELIEVE UNTO

CONFESS

BELIEVE ON HIM
BELIEVE UNTO

CONFESS

BELIEVE ON HIM

CALL UPON HIM
BELIEVE UNTO

CONFESS

BELIEVE ON HIM

CALL UPON HIM

HEAR
BELIEVE UNTO

CONFESS

BELIEVE ON HIM

CALL UPON HIM

HEAR

OBEY THE GOSPEL
BELIEVE UNTO

CONFESS

BELIEVE ON HIM

CALL UPON HIM

HEAR

OBEY THE GOSPEL

BELIEVE THE REPORT
OBEY THE GOSPEL

How much do we have to obey?
OBEY THE GOSPEL

How much do we have to obey?
Some will "confess" Him,

But refuse to "be baptized" to be saved.

Mark 16:16 - He that believes [the gospel] and is baptized shall be saved.
BELIEVE THE REPORT

How much do we have to believe?
BELIEVE THE REPORT

How much do we have to believe?
Some will be baptized,

But forget to believe all the report [gospel].

Heb.4:16 - "Come..."
I Peter 5:7 - "Cast your worries..."
Hebrews 4:16
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
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